>> Could Harptallica actually be a Metallica tribute band consisting entirely of harp players? Yes, yes it could — see video above for proof. At Iota, opening for recent Three Stars alums Yeveto. $12, 8:30 p.m.

>> Bar Rouge is hosting Lolita and Gilda’s Burlesque Poetry Hour, which will feature writers Dean Smith, Piotr Gwiazda and Remica Bingham reading from their work and then auctioning off a piece of clothing off their backs at the end. 8 p.m.

>> The fortunately capitalized dcRap.com hosts another one of their terrific Hell is for Heroes freestyle rap battles tonight at DC9. $5 to enter, and participants can sign up at the door. Doors should be around 9:30 p.m.

>> Apparently everyone’s scrambling to get tickets to see Kings on Leon in their second show at 9:30 Club tonight. Good luck.